Steady As You Go Falls Prevention Class - Hastings

🧘‍♀️ Steady As You Go is a weekly programme specifically designed to build muscle strength, improve balance, and help prevent falls. This class is perfect for those with limited mobility or who use walking aids, as well as those with reasonable mobility.

Join instructor LeeAnn Ayto at the Hastings Age Concern Hall for this FREE community class that focuses on practical strength and balance exercises suitable for older adults.

• Location: Age Concern Hall, 415 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings 4122
• Cost: FREE
• Contact: Phone 06 870 9060 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb.co.nz
• Suitable for: People with limited mobility through to those with reasonable mobility

Why Falls Prevention Exercise is Important for Kiwi Seniors 🌿

Falls are a significant health concern for older New Zealanders, with one in three people over 65 experiencing a fall each year. Steady As You Go classes provide a supportive and social environment to build the strength and confidence needed to maintain independence.

These evidence-based exercises focus on:

• Lower body strength: Crucial for getting up from chairs, climbing stairs and maintaining stability
• Balance training: Helps reduce wobbliness and increases confidence when moving
• Core stability: Improves posture and overall body control
• Functional movement: Practical exercises that translate to everyday activities

The social aspect of Steady As You Go is just as important as the physical benefits. Participants often form new friendships while working together to improve their health and wellbeing. The supportive group environment helps maintain motivation and regular attendance.

Research from ACC and the Ministry of Health shows that regular participation in falls prevention programmes can reduce the risk of falls by up to 30%. This class follows best practices recommended by New Zealand health authorities to keep our older community members safe and active.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a health condition, or simply want to maintain your independence as you age, Steady As You Go provides gentle, effective exercise in a friendly Hastings community setting. 🌟